# Rest vs Serial BLE Console

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Serial BLE Console at 100% against Rest's 65%. Serial BLE Console also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Serial BLE Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, Serial BLE Console every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest | Serial BLE Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-http-api-client/id1318172341/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **95** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvan Daehn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318172340) | [OilFox UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141789558) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-http-api-client/id1318172341)

Easily perform HTTP requests directly from your mobile device. Supports various body types, syntax highlighting, and detailed response inspection. Import collections and manage project variables for efficient API testing.

**Highlights:** Supports JSON, Form & Multipart bodies, Syntax highlighting and JSON error reporting, All common and custom HTTP methods, Add HTTP Headers and URL parameters, Response body, header, and metrics inspection, Multiple response body views, Import Postman collections

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |


### Serial BLE Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serial-ble-console/id6749247187)

This app provides a professional console for interacting with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It allows direct connection, configuration of macro buttons, and real-time command execution. Ideal for developers and technicians working with BLE technology.

**Highlights:** Direct BLE device connection, 100 configurable macro buttons, Drag & drop button arrangement, Import/export configurations, Automatic reconnection, Real-time console interface, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest free?

Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Serial BLE Console free?

Serial BLE Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Rest or Serial BLE Console have ads?

Neither Rest nor Serial BLE Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest or Serial BLE Console?

Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Serial BLE Console every 5 months. Most recently, Rest was updated on October 12, 2026 and Serial BLE Console on October 5, 2026.

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